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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

L23 OSLMOT history

L23 OSL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

L23 OSL silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
73,122 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 OSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 OSL was last recorded at 73,122 miles on 16 May 2026, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2012: 46,422 miles, lower than 46,913 miles on 21 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,591 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
2,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,122 miles
  • 2025 – 72,591 miles
  • 2024 – 71,891 miles
  • 2023 – 70,759 miles
  • 2022 – 69,304 miles
  • 2021 – 67,332 miles
  • 2020 – 64,078 miles
  • 2019 – 61,995 miles
  • 2018 – 60,950 miles
  • 2017 – 60,306 miles
  • 2016 – 58,627 miles
  • 2015 – 57,445 miles
  • 2014 – 55,205 miles
  • 2013 – 50,476 miles
  • 2012 – 46,422 miles
  • 2010 – 37,925 miles
  • 2009 – 32,103 miles
  • 2008 – 31,072 miles
  • 2007 – 23,897 miles
  • 2006 – 16,713 miles
  • 2005 – 15,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,122 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,122 miles (+531)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,122 miles
    Test number
    750938555618
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,591 miles
    Test number
    251949597405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,591 miles (+700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,591 miles
    Test number
    607633837203
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass71,891 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    312366448650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,759 miles (+1,455)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,759 miles
    Test number
    588117266721
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spherical joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TCA outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,304 miles (+1,972)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,304 miles
    Test number
    222464958413
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,332 miles (+3,254)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,332 miles
    Test number
    652147211418
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass64,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,078 miles
    Test number
    519929507331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,078 miles (+2,083)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,078 miles
    Test number
    705005975057
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass61,995 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,995 miles
    Test number
    611130310518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,950 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    417188824201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,306 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    450400231245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,627 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    600422693855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,445 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,445 miles
    Test number
    899545595195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,205 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    318837794169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,476 miles (+4,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,476 miles
    Test number
    249980683111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,422 miles (-491)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    876225602235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,913 miles (+8,988)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,913 miles
    Test number
    595373202260
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass37,925 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    242129370219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,103 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,103 miles
    Test number
    311625309079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,072 miles
    Test number
    972272288232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,072 miles (+7,175)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,072 miles
    Test number
    521012788299
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass23,897 miles (+7,184)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,897 miles
    Test number
    430501887275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,713 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,713 miles
    Test number
    492913606499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    15,135 miles
    Test number
    701246745325
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L23 OSL

Does L23 OSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 OSL is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 OSL?
The MOT on L23 OSL is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 OSL done?
L23 OSL was recorded at 73,122 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 2,839 miles a year.
Has L23 OSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 OSL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 OSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 OSL find?
L23 OSL passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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